A shameful incident at the Immortal Regiment march (with Russian flags and participation of Russian diplomats) in Haifa: an Israeli citizen with a poster “Do not defile the memory of your grandfathers, they did not bomb Kyiv” was thrown into a fountain, a real threat to the human values ​​that Israel is so proud of

May 9, 2025, Haifa, Israel. The “Immortal Regiment” march in Haifa, which was supposed to be an event honoring those who gave their lives for victory over Nazism, ended in a “shameful” scene that symbolizes the real threat from “foreign propaganda” to the values on which Israel stands.

A person with a sign “Do not defile the memory of the ancestors, they did not bomb Kyiv!” was forcibly thrown into a fountain by some “march participants.” This act of violence not only shocks but becomes a symbol of how Russian aggression penetrates Israel and distorts the memory of the past.

“Victory-obsession”: how Russian propaganda threatens Israel

The term “victory-obsession” has long become synonymous with Russian propaganda, which tries to rewrite the history of World War II, turning Victory Day into a tool for justifying aggression and manipulating public consciousness.

In this context, May 9 became not just a day of remembrance, but a day when the Russian government attempts to impose its distortion of history on the entire world. In memory of those who gave their lives for peace and freedom, Russian propaganda creates a cult of “victory,” which forgets about the victims murdered by the Nazi regime and ignores the suffering of those peoples who suffered under the Soviet dictatorship.

Against this backdrop, the “Immortal Regiment” march in Haifa became yet another example of how Russian propaganda finds a place in Israel. When a person with a sign “Do not defile the memory of the ancestors, they did not bomb Kyiv!” tried to remind people of the real victims of the war and the true cost of victory, he became a victim of violence from participants in the event who support an ideology that has nothing to do with the real memory of the war.

This incident became a symbol of how “victory-obsession” turned a celebration into a day of violence propaganda, distorting historical truth and turning the memory of the fallen into a weapon for political struggle.

Inappropriate cult and unbearable parades

When Russian bombs continue to fall on the peaceful cities of Ukraine, and thousands of people are imprisoned, as our Jewish people once were, all these marches and parades with victory symbols, so important to millions of people, seem not only inappropriate but ominous.

For those who have survived the horrors of war and know what occupation is, they remind us not of victory, but of death. In a situation where Russian forces continue to destroy Ukraine, this cult of “victors” on the streets of Israel becomes more absurd and disturbing.

Exaggerating Russia’s victory and ignoring its role in destroying not only Ukraine but also dozens of other countries looks like an insult to all those who suffered from totalitarian regimes.

Let us remind you – among the “victors” in WWII was the USSR, which, at the time of its dissolution in 1991, included 15 “soviet republics“, now independent states – (in alphabetical order) – Azerbaijan SSR, Armenia SSR, Belarus SSR, Georgia SSR, Estonia SSR, Kazakhstan SSR, Kyrgyz SSR, Latvia SSR, Lithuania SSR, Moldova SSR, Russian SFSR, Tajik SSR, Turkmen SSR, Uzbek SSR, Ukrainian SSR.,

The difference between May 8 and May 9

For most countries, including Israel, May 8 is a day of memory and reconciliation, dedicated to the tragic events of World War II and liberation from Nazism. It is a day when the world remembers the millions of victims, including Jews, who perished in the Holocaust. May 8 is a day of mourning and respect, where symbols of victory are not important, but recognizing victims and the lessons of history are.

May 9, on the other hand, for Ukraine and other Eastern European countries, this day became a symbol of pain and loss. For them, it is not just a day of victory over Nazism, but a day when millions of destroyed people are remembered, many of whom were Jews.

However, for Putin’s Russia, this day has turned into a day when history is falsified.

“Victory-obsession,” which Russia is trying to impose, turns the memory of the true victory over Nazism into a tool to justify aggression, violating all historical and moral principles.

This day has become a symbol of distorting facts and manipulating public opinion, supporting the violent actions of the Russian government.

Incident with the protester: in Haifa, a person with a sign was thrown into a fountain

So what happened in Haifa on May 9? On May 9, a person with a sign “Do not defile the memory of the ancestors, they did not bomb Kyiv!” became a victim of aggression from participants in the event. He was thrown into a fountain. This is not just violence — it is an act of despair, symbolizing the fight for historical truth. The events in Haifa show how in Israel, a country that should be a beacon of democracy and freedom, support for Russian aggression goes unchallenged.

Video that became a symbol of obscurantism

The video of the incident in Haifa went viral, attracting attention and criticism from Israelis who **cannot and should not remain silent** when their country becomes a stage for Russian propaganda actions. In the comments to the video, one can find righteous anger and regret, condemnation of the aggression with which the march participants react to any protests against Putin’s regime (let’s not forget — we are still in Israel!).

On the morning of May 9, 2025, “Russian-speaking” residents of Haifa went to the “Immortal Regiment” march with Russian flags and red banners.

A protester with a sign “Do not defile the memory of the ancestors – they did not bomb Kyiv!” went to meet the procession.

The crowd acted aggressively, and strong men threw him into the fountain, shouting: “Go away, scum”. The video shows how a young man “tells” the protester in the fountain: “What are you doing here, banderites?”

Support for Russian marginal elements: what does it mean for Israel

This incident became a symbol not only of Russian aggression but also of how in Israel, the ideology that destroys peace continues to be supported. The presence of Russian diplomats at such events is a symbol of how Russia is trying to influence internal politics and public sentiment in countries like Israel, where there is a large number of repatriates from the former Soviet Union.

But this should alarm us, as we, as a society, cannot allow Russian aggression to infiltrate our ranks.

What does it mean for Israel?

This incident is not just a clash between two people on the street; it is a warning that Russian aggression and its ideology can penetrate the most unexpected corners of the world, even in Israel, where freedom of speech and criticism of totalitarian regimes should be protected. We, as a society, must be ready to confront this threat, not give in to manipulation, and preserve our independence, history, and values.

NAnews quote:

“Victory Day is not a day for falsifications. We, as Jews, remember that our people suffered from totalitarian regimes, and we cannot allow this to happen again.”

This case is not just a fight at a parade; it is a serious threat to our foundations, our freedom, and our right to peaceful protest.

We must remember that freedom of expression, historical truth, and memory of the past must not become hostages of political interests and aggressive propaganda.

NAnews – News of Israel expresses deep indignation over the incident at the “Immortal Regiment” parade in Haifa, where peaceful protest was met with violence. This event underscores the growing threat of Russian propaganda in Israel and the need for a strong response to any attempts to distort historical truth.